SYLLABUS FOR RHETORIC & COMPOSITION II

Term: Winter 2005 (August 29 – December 3, 2005)

Course Number: ENG 104

Instructor: Ms. Valerie Williams

Office: 518

Office Phone: 219-473-4294

Home Phone: (optional)

Office Hours: 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Instructor Background: Wright State University, BS in Education, 1970; Valparaiso University, MALS in Education, 1976; Gary Community School Corporation, 1971- present; Calumet College of St. Joseph, 1999– present.

Course Time: Tuesdays 7:00 – 10:00pm

Course Description: English 104 develops and refines skills gained in English 103 with an emphasis on the development of research skills. Students will process writing to create an original research paper.

Prerequisites: Rhetoric & Composition I

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

Demonstrate writing competencies.
Demonstrate research competencies.

Textbooks:

Native Son. Richard Wright.

A Writer’s Reference (4^th edition). Diane Hacker

Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide. James D. Lester

Materials:

Pocket portfolio

3.5 Floppy Disk

Learning Strategies: Group Discussions, Team Projects, Collaborative Learning, Lecturing…etc.

Assessment:

Essays 39 points each

Quizzes 100 points each

Research papers 160 points each

Attendance and participation 46 points

Class Policy for Assignments:

All assignments must be handed in on time, or if late, with a proper explanation. Late papers will adversely affect the student’s grade. I will not accept late papers the last week of classes.

All papers will be/have:

a. typed in 12 point font in Times New Roman or Courier New ONLY

b. double-spaced

c. stapled

d. one inch margins

e. a cover page with student’s name, paper form/assignment, and date

f. form of paper typed as title on page 1 of paper

g. standard white typing paper

Grading Scale:

A: 92-100 A-: 90-91 B+: 88-89 B: 82-87 B-: 80-81 C+: 78-79

C: 72-77 C-: 70-71 D+: 68-69 D: 62-67 D-: 60-61 F: 59 & below

Class Policy on Attendance:

In accordance with the English program policy, any student missing more than NINE (9) hours of class will receive an F. These nine hours include both excused and unexcused absences. Please be aware these hours include birthdays, sport events, illness, work, etc. If a problem arises with your absences, please confer with me IMMEDIATELY.

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: (Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers…etc.)

Please turn off all cell phones, beepers, pagers, etc. It is disruptive to have them going off during class.

Course Outline:

Unit I: Academic Essay Writing

Unit II: Native Son

Unit III: Research Skills

Class Participation:

This class is a workshop. This means what goes on in class is extremely important. It is absolutely imperative that you attend all classes and participate fully in the exercises, as well as doing all the assigned readings.

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)

PLEASE NOTE: Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com. All research papers will be submitted for check on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic Sources Databases.

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).

NOTE: CHANGES IN THIS SYLLABUS MAY BE MADE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

rev: 8/29/05